Webber to stay at Red Bull

Mark Webber described it as a "no-brainer" as he opted to commit his Formula One future to Red Bull Racing for the 2012 season.

After months of speculation the Australian has agreed a one-year extension with the Milton Keynes-based team.

"I want to continue racing at the top in Formula One so it's a no-brainer to remain at Red Bull Racing for another year," said Webber.

Webber, who has been with Red Bull since 2007, added: "My motivation to achieve the best results possible for both myself and the team is still very high.

"Over the past five years we have worked hard and proved we can design and build a competitive and championship-winning car.

"I'm looking forward to putting the car and myself on the limit again each and every race weekend in 2012."

Team principal Christian Horner always said he would sit down and discuss a potential new deal with Webber at the end of the summer, and that has proven to be the case.

Horner said: "When we sat down and started talking about 2012 it was immediately obvious that Mark and the team wanted to continue our successful relationship.

"This meant agreeing an extension for 2012 was very straightforward.

"Mark knows the team, having been with us since 2007, and his motivation, fitness and commitment is as high as it has ever been."